Sermons on Figure:

Approaching Halftime Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Jan 22, 2003

This message focuses on finding fulfillment as you approach mid-life. It could be re-worked and be used to encourage Christ-centered "goal-setting."

Approaching Half Time Dr. Marty Baker / July 29, 2001 www.stevenscreek.net One of the marks of success in a football team is the ability to change their game plan as needed at half time. In the locker room, the coaches look at what went wrong, what went right, and then adjust their game plan so ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Milestones

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 26, 2003

God expects us to growup, graduate and get a job in the kingdom.

Milestones We all have milestones in out lives. Today I want to focus on the milestones that we work toward ,primarily education and the expected results. We all have some common background of being in school and had to work toward a grade. Elementary school leads to middle and High school, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-28, Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Congregational

Praying In Times Of Crisis

Contributed by John Gaither on Feb 1, 2003

This sermon is re-edited from Timothy Peck’s sermon about 9-11-01 to the Space shuttle Columbia explosion on 2-1-03. It has meaning to any tragedy.

Praying in Times of Crisis This sermon is re-edited from Timothy Peck’s sermon about 9-11-01 to the Space shuttle Columbia explosion on 2-1-03. It has meaning to any tragedy. TEXT: Matthew 6:11 - 5 "And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vally Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 4, 2003

In-depth analysis of the 23rd Psalm

Title: “He Is The God Of The Valley” Psalms 23: 4 “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of Death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your Rod & Your Staff, they comfort me.” Every one of us likes to have a Mountain Top Experience with God; -Because it feels ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happily Ever-After Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jun 6, 2003

Key Point: Redemption happens because God is sovereign -- not just in dealing with his "chosen" people but because he is also working through all of us foreigners.

- - - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - We’ve come to the end of Ruth and in a second I want to read the whole fourth chapter for you. As we hear what God has to say through this chapter, I’d like you to keep in mind ...read more

Denomination: *other

Seeing The Invisible

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 28, 2002

This sermon is about worshipping an invisible God because of his grace, truth, and glory.

"Seeing the Invisible" by Reverend A.LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Scripture:John 1:14-18 Down through out the ages, through the chronicles of time, humanity has built up images of God from within the corners of our minds. We have created idols of silver, brass, wood, and gold ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope,waiting, Anticipation And Longing

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 3, 2002

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advnet Lectinary series B Waiting for Christ to come

First Sunday In Advent Mark 13:24-37 HOPE, WAITING, ANTICIPATION and LONGING. 24 ¶ "But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26 And then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

When Heaven Touches Earth Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 13, 2002

A sermon for our Carols by Candlelight service. Slightly evangelistic

When Heaven touches earth. WBC 15.12.02pm Carols by Candlelight I was reading the story of Jesus’ birth to my day-care children one morning. As usual, I stopped to see if they understood. "What do we call the three wise men?" I asked. "The three maggots," replied a bright 5-year-old. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Wasted Witness?

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 3, 2003

Anna is one more in the line of Luke’s witnesses validating the inbreaking of God into humanity. Her two-fold response is a pattern for us.

- - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - There is a wonderful line is the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”. Maria, is speaking, after her husband has just reminded everyone that he is the head of the house. And Maria says, after he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: *other

Sneak Preview

Contributed by Philip Makari on Oct 19, 2002

There is more to the transfiguration of Jesus than the actual event.

THE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS is another of those major events in the Bible that speak directly to us of his divine nature and point us strongly to the truth that he was indeed God’s unique and personal revelation of himself. Transfiguration Sunday therefore, is an important day on the Church ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35, Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Quest For Character Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 16, 2001

If future generation are to take on the character of God, we must mark for them our own quest.

What Parents Owe Their Children A Quest for Character November 4, 2001 This series isn’t about parenting. I do hope this helps those of us who are raising children… But it’s really about living out our key principles of our faith in front of the children in our lives! We want to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-38, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Between Two Comings

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 16, 2001

An Advent Sermon

1st Sun. in Advent Mark 13:33-37 "Between two Comings !!" A time of celebration is at hand. Yes, a time of celebration is at hand, a new year begins today!! But wait you say, Pastor, this isn’t January 1st, it is November 25th. Ah, true it is, but just the same, a new year begins today. The new ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Greatest Rescue Ever!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 24, 2001

Christ, our King, has rescued us from the power of sin, death, and the devil.

Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-20 Christ the King Sunday – November 25, 2001 A couple of weeks ago we all heard about those social aid workers who were kidnapped by Taliban forces and held captive for several days. What’s amazing is that two of the hostages were held prisoner apparently for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 17, 2001

Getting ready for Santa is turning from misbehaving to right behaving (in Christian understanding, this is called repentance).

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN MATTHEW 3: 1-12 DECEMBER 9, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town: J. Fred Coots, Henry Gillespie (c) 1934 You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He’s making a list, And checking it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Great About Jesus?

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Feb 7, 2005

The key word in the book of Hebrews is: Better. This message describes how much better our lives are in Christ. Video clip suggestion. ppt friendly outline. Relevant to seekers & believers.

What’s so great about Jesus? By Pastor Bob Hunter Scripture: Hebrews Chs.1-4 Video Clip suggestion: “That’s My King” available at www.sermonspice.com Intro: There is one reoccurring word in the book of Hebrews used by the author to describe Jesus. The word is “Better.” The original greek ...read more

Denomination: Holiness